마을교육공동체 활성화 요인 관련 국내 연구 동향 분석 = A Trend and Content Analysis of Studies on Village Education Community

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the general trend and contents of the studies on Village Education Community (VEC), thereby contributing to the theoretical and practical development of VEC. Method: The 55 VEC articles with VEC as a keyword were selected, and general research trends and improvement suggestions for further development of VEC were analyzed. Results: Findings showed that the number of VEC research increased as the practice of VEC expanded; qualitative research and conceptual research were the most common research methods; VEC participants' recognition and practice were identified as the most important components; and more studies focused on VEC activists, community residents, managers, and operators of VEC than the other participants. Reviewing the improvement suggestions for the further development of VEC yield 6 themes including shared visions and cooperative communication. Conclusion: The implications of this study for the further development of VEC are discussed.